Tag: @MiddInfoSec

@MiddInfoSec Phishing Alert: don’t fall for “UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT” or “UPDATE YOUR MAIL BOX” cam email

Be on the alert for a suspicious email purportedly sent with the subject line “UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT” or “UPDATE YOUR MAIL BOX”. This is a confirmed phishing message, designed to trick you into divulging your username and password. Do not click on the links in the message or reply to the message. If you find […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec Phishing Alert: don’t fall for “UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT” or “UPDATE YOUR MAIL BOX” cam email

@MiddInfoSec Phishing Alert: don’t fall for “Payroll Benefits.” scam email

Be on the alert for a suspicious email purportedly sent with the subject line “Payroll Benefits.”. This is a confirmed phishing message, designed to trick you into divulging your username and password. Do not click on the links in the message or reply to the message. If you find a copy of the message in […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec Phishing Alert: don’t fall for “Payroll Benefits.” scam email

@MiddInfoSec: “Middlebury College!” A Well Crafted Phishing Attack Looks to Come from the College

Warning! Over the past couple of days Middlebury College has been the target of a well-crafted  phishing campaign. Phishing messages are email messages designed to trick you into divulging your username and password. In this case, the phishing messages were written so that they looked like they were sent from Middlebury’s Department of Public Safety. […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: “Middlebury College!” A Well Crafted Phishing Attack Looks to Come from the College

@MiddInfoSec: Information Security’s ‘Security Scout of the Month’

To help raise awareness about community efforts to prevent significant security issues, Middlebury Information Security has launched a ‘Security Scout of the Month’ award. This month Information Security would like to recognize Amy Dale who promptly and accurately responded to potential malware activity by unplugging her computer and reaching out to the Help Desk for […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: Information Security’s ‘Security Scout of the Month’

@MiddInfoSec: Stay Safe and Secure when Online

When you are reading e-mail or browsing online, be on the lookout for suspicious links and deceptive web pages, which are major sources of malware. Also be careful of downloadable files since they can introduce malware. And remember that additional browser plugins and unused applications require additional patching to remain secure. Here are some suggestions […]…Continue Reading @MiddInfoSec: Stay Safe and Secure when Online